This document summarizes the environmental and financial costs of bottled water consumption compared to tap water. It notes that the average American spends over $400 per year on bottled water, which is 1,900 times more expensive per unit than tap water. Producing and disposing of plastic water bottles generates billions of dollars in costs and millions of tons of pollution each year. While some believe bottled water is safer, the document argues it faces similar risks to tap water during production and transportation. Overall, it encourages reducing or eliminating bottled water use to benefit both personal finances and the environment.